France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed in preparation for renovations

in preparation for renovations

and cuff title identify the man as a member of the staff of Allgemeine SS Oberabschnitt (district) Südwest (Southwest)

Three months after his discharge from the 86th Infantry Battalion

Constructed of bronze and wood

22 General Hospital Dannes at Camiers on July 2

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed in preparation for renovationsThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.